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Copadichromis sp."virginalis elongate" is living in open water nearby intermediate zones from rocks to sand. This is a slender species from the virginalis-complex which is just seldom seen in the lake. The species on these pictures were cought near Luwala Reef. In the lake the males of these species can grow to 18 cm, in the aquarium however they can grow a little taller because of a good feeding. The males can then grow to about 20 cm, females grow to about 14 cm. Copadichromis sp."virginalis elongate" is mainly living like similar species in open water where it`s feeding itself with plankton. You can best keep this species with multiple females in a large tank with a lot of swimming space. In the aquarium they are comfortable with any food. They take everything they get offered, like spirulina pellets, mysis, artemia, cyclops and shrimp-peas mix. 
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